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Gifts of Christmas Past - Thirty Years of the Hottest Holiday Toys

There’s something about this time of year that gets me all nostalgic.  Thinking about the meaning behind each ornament as its hung from the tree… Remembering all the chaotic and fun Christmas mornings with shredded paper and ribbons and gift tags flying through the air as I wrap each gift for my nieces and nephews... Read more »

By Awesome Barb,
December 13, 2010 at 9:47 pm

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Pee-Wee's Big Revival

Word on the street is that this week Paul Reubens, aka Pee-Wee Herman, headed up to South Dakota to partake in the festivities at the 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.  [Enter visions of Pee-Wee's Big Adventure with the pop culture icon riding around on his awesome big red bike.]  While I’m not some gung-ho biker... Read more »

By Awesome Barb,
August 10, 2010 at 6:40 pm

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